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Over 2,000 to join “Dalat Ultra Trail” international marathon contest
More than 2,000 athletes will compete at the second international marathon titled “Dalat Ultra Trail” slated from March 16 to 18 in Lac Duong District of Dalat City, where a 78-year-old French man participates as the oldest runner of the tournament.
China remains biggest buyer of Vietnam tra fish
After successfully tapping the Chinese market last year, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has forecast China will remain the biggest importer of Vietnamese tra fish this year.
Co Noi Restaurant for vegetarians
Vegetarian food lovers or those wishing to detoxify their bodies by vegetarian food should head to Co Noi Vegetarian Restaurant on level 7 of the Bong Sen Hotel in HCMC’s District 1.
Spring festivals abound in first lunar month
In the first month of the Lunar New Year, there are many traditional cultural festivities in different parts of the country. Following are some notable festivals in the northern region.
Pagodas overwhelmed with pilgrims during Lunar New Year holiday
The first lunar month is the busiest time of year at most pagodas and temples in HCM City as huge throngs of pilgrims are coming there to pray for health, wealth and good luck for the New Lunar Year.
Dam Sen Park preps up for Tet
Dam Sen Park, a unit of Saigontourist Holding Company, is launching hi-tech games and new services, so it is seen as a great entertainment destination for revelers in Ho Chi Minh City during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
New treats at Sheraton Saigon in February
As the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday is around the corner, the five-star Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers is rolling out a range of food programs for Tet revellers this month.
Multiple activities to welcome Tet in Hue
The Hue Monuments Conservation Center has announced a variety of cultural and entertainment programs will be made available in the Hue heritage area, also known as the former Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue to kick off the festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Book festival to be held in HCM City
The HCMC Department of Information and Communications announced a book festival to herald the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday will be inaugurated on February 13 (three days ahead of Tet) and closed on February 19 in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.
Sherwood Residence wins 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
Sherwood Residence is among the “Top 10 Hotels for Families - Vietnam” category of the 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards for hotels, ranking fourth out of 10.